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Orca OED55 36" Series Rim Exit Device

Orca Hardware OED55 36" Series Rim Exit Device

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EXIT DEVICES FEATURES:

• For use in institutions, schools, universities, commercial buildings
• LBR No Bottom Strike. Free access for wheel chairs, stretcher and carts.
• Standard door thickness 1-3/4”
• For all doors up to 36” x 84” or 48“ x 96”
• Minimum stile 3-1/2” for double door applications
• Material: Cap and rail are made of brass or stainless steel or steel
• 161 ANSI cutout
• Mounting: Standard Thru-bolts
• Non Handed
• Latch bolt & spring: Stainless Steel
• Auxilliary spring latch (fire bolt) is installed in lower edge of door , when exposed fire bolt releases keeping the door closed and regulated.
• Available with outside trims,

EXIT DEVICES SPECIFICATIONS:

• All exit device shall be of touch bar design with smooth operation & be operative over 2/3 of the door’s clear opening width
• All exit devices must be listed under “Panic Hardware” in the Accident Equipment List of Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. Where labeled doors are used as exits, they must be equipped with labeled Fire Exit Hardware and UL 10C, UBC7-2-1997 codes.
• All exit devices shall be of chassis mounted unit construction.

 

CODE COMPLIANCE:

• ANSI A165.3, Grade 1
• UL and ULC listed. LBR series for fire exit hardware for all types of 8’ x 8’ double doors including double egress for up to 3 hours metal. 1-1/2 hour wood doors fire labeled installations. Conforms to standard UL 10C, UBC 7-2-1997 codes


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Product Specs

Series:
OED55 Series
Features:
161 ANSI Cutout
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Rim
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Rim
Subcategory:
Rim Exit Devices
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
UL Listing Type:
Grade 1, UL Listed
Lock Function:
Exit Only
Wood Door Compatible:
No
Product Model:
OED55
Product Function:
Exit Only
Product Size:
36"
Dogging Configuration:
Hex Key Dogging
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware

Orca Hardware OED5536-AL – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the Orca OED55 rim exit device be installed on a wood door?
No, the OED55 is for metal doors only. If the opening is wood, look at the Adams Rite 3700 Series narrow stile rim device or the Adams Rite 8700 Series, both of which are listed as wood door compatible.
2) What door thickness and door size does the Orca OED55 36 inch exit device cover?
Standard door thickness is 1-3/4 inches, the normal commercial thickness. The OED55 covers doors up to 36 x 84 inches, and the series also covers 48 x 96 inch doors with the longer device. The 36 inch size here is the one to use on a 36 inch wide leaf.
3) What is the minimum stile width for using the Orca OED55 on a pair of doors?
3-1/2 inches minimum stile for double door applications. If your aluminum storefront stiles are narrower than that, go with a narrow stile rim device instead, for example the TownSteel ED3700 36 inch or the Corbin Russwin ED4200 36 inch, both narrow stile.
4) Does the Orca OED55 fit a standard 161 ANSI door prep?
Yes, it uses the 161 ANSI cutout, so a hollow metal door already prepped 161 takes it without new prep. Mounting is standard thru-bolts.
5) Does the Orca OED55 exit device include outside trim or a lever?
No. The OED55 is an exit only device, meaning push to exit from inside with no outside operation. Outside trims are available for the series and are ordered separately if you need key or lever entry from the pull side.
6) The Orca OED55 is not fire rated - what rim exit device should I order for a fire labeled opening?
For a fire labeled door you need a device carrying a fire rating, and the Orca OED55 36 inch is listed as non fire rated. Fire rated rim alternatives include the Marks USA M9900F-36, a 36 inch fire rated rim exit device in exit only function, the Dexter ED1000-R-F-EO Grade 1 fire rated rim device, the Arrow FS1250 32 inch fire rated rim device, and the Adams Rite 3700 Series 30 inch fire rated narrow stile rim device. Fire rated devices also omit dogging, so plan on the door latching on every cycle.
7) What rim device should I use instead of the Orca OED55 if the exit has to be tied into an access control system?
The Orca OED55 is a mechanical exit only device with hex key dogging and no electrical option. For an access controlled opening, the SDC S6136 is a 36 inch electrified architectural rim exit device for a 4 inch wide stile, the Dormakaba E2103 is a 36 inch electrified rim device supplied with 4908A trim in classroom function, and the SDC MSB550 36 inch mechanical switch bar releases an electromagnetic lock. The Securitron EMB is an electromechanical exit bar for 2-1/4 inch doors.
8) What is the closest Grade 1 equivalent to the Orca OED55 36 inch rim exit device from another manufacturer?
The Orca OED55 is a 36 inch Grade 1 UL listed rim exit device in exit only function. Close equivalents include the Corbin Russwin ED2200-WO36, a 36 inch Grade 1 wide stile rim device in exit only function, the Dexter ED1000-R-EO-3FT, a 3 foot Grade 1 rim exit device, and the TownSteel ED1100-36, a 36 inch Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile panic rim device. All three are non fire rated rim devices at the same 36 inch length, so the substitution is mainly a question of which trim and strike line your facility already stocks.
9) My door is a narrow stile aluminum storefront - is the Orca OED55 the right device or should I use something else?
The Orca OED55 is prepped for the 161 ANSI cutout and calls for a minimum 3-1/2 inch stile on double door applications, which is wider than many storefront rails allow. For true narrow stile aluminum openings, purpose built narrow stile rim devices include the Adams Rite 8700 Series 30 inch, the Corbin Russwin ED4200 36 inch narrow stile Grade 1, the TownSteel ED3700-36 Grade 1 narrow stile, and the Falcon 19-R 36 inch narrow stile exit only. Measure the actual stile face before choosing.
10) My door is thicker than 1-3/4 inches - will the Orca OED55 fit, or do I need a different device?
The Orca OED55 is built around a standard 1-3/4 inch door thickness. If the leaf is thicker, look at devices that list a range: the Adams Rite 8800 Series 30 inch narrow stile covers 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inches, the DORMA 9300A 48 inch wide stile covers 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inches, and the SDC S6136 36 inch covers 1-3/4 to 2 inches. Confirm the actual leaf thickness before ordering thru-bolt hardware.
11) Is the Orca OED55 handed, or do I order left and right separately?
Non-handed. One device covers left and right hand openings, which is why it works well when you are standardizing across a building and don't want to stock both hands.
12) Can the Orca OED55 be held in the unlocked position during business hours?
Yes. It comes with hex key dogging, so you can depress the touch bar and dog it down with an Allen wrench to leave the door push-pull during the day. Dogging is only allowed because this device is not fire rated; fire exit hardware never dogs.
13) Should I use a rim exit device or a vertical rod device on my pair of doors?
A rim device like the OED55 latches into a strike on the frame or mullion, which is the simpler install and the usual choice for a single door or a pair with a mullion. For a pair with no mullion or a double egress pair, you want a vertical rod device instead, such as the Hager 4501 concealed vertical rod 36 inch for wide stile or the Hager 4601 for narrow stile.
14) What is a comparable 36 inch Grade 1 rim exit device if the Orca OED55 isn't the one I want?
Same class, 36 inch and Grade 1: the TownSteel ED1100 wide stile, the Corbin Russwin ED2200 exit only wide stile, the Corbin Russwin ED5200, the Hager 4701, or the Imperial USA ED-501. All are non fire rated rim devices for metal doors. The Cal-Royal 5000 36 inch is a Grade 2 alternative if the spec doesn't demand Grade 1.
15) Is the Orca OED55 suitable for a corridor with wheelchair, stretcher, and cart traffic?
Yes, that's what the LBR configuration is for. With no bottom strike there is nothing at the floor line to catch a wheel, so carts and stretchers roll straight through the opening. The touch bar operates over two thirds of the clear opening width.
16) I need a 48 inch rim exit device instead of the 36 inch Orca OED55 - what are my options?
The Orca OED55 covered here is the 36 inch size. For a wider leaf, 48 inch rim devices include the Dexter ED1000-R-EO-4FT Grade 1 rim exit device, the Marks USA M9900F-48 fire rated exit only rim device, the Cal-Royal A9820 48 inch exit only heavy duty device, the Corbin Russwin ED3200 48 inch Grade 1 crossbar rim device, and the CRL Jackson 1095 Series 48 inch crossbar rim panic device. Choose the crossbar versions only if you want that appearance rather than a touch bar.
17) Is there a lighter duty or Grade 2 alternative to the Orca OED55 for a low traffic exit?
The Orca OED55 is a Grade 1 UL listed device. If the opening does not need Grade 1, the Cal-Royal 5000 is a 36 inch touch bar rim device with a Grade 2 chassis, and the Design Hardware 2000R-33 is a 33 inch standard duty wide stile rim device with hex key dogging, the same dogging method the OED55 uses. The Hager 4701 Series 36 inch is a standard duty rim device that still carries Grade 1 BHMA certification if you want lighter duty construction without giving up the grade.
18) Can a concealed vertical rod device be swapped in for the Orca OED55 rim exit device?
No. The Orca OED55 is a rim device that latches into a surface strike on the frame head. The Hager 4501 CVR 36 and Hager 4601 CVR 36 are 36 inch Grade 1 concealed vertical rod devices - they latch top and bottom through rods inside the door and require a door and frame prepped for that, so they are not a drop in for a rim prep. Stay with a rim device if the existing opening is cut for one.
19) What looks like a substitute for the Orca OED55 but will not work as an exit device?
Two items in the rim exit family are not functioning panic devices. The Detex Advantex 00 Series is a dummy exit device with wide stile design, and the Sargent 12-8810-LTRIM is listed in dummy function. Both give the appearance of a device on an inactive leaf but will not release a latch, so neither can replace the Orca OED55 on an egress door. The Dexter ED1500-EXTRD-SP is a 12 inch extension rod assembly, a part for another device rather than a device itself.
20) I need key access from the outside, not just egress - what replaces the Orca OED55?
The Orca OED55 is exit only, though outside trims are available for it. If you prefer a device catalogued with an outside function built in, the Sargent 8504 is a narrow design rim device in night latch function, the Detex V4003A/03AN is a Grade 1 wide stile rim device supplied with night latch trim, and the Corbin Russwin ED5200 36 inch Grade 1 wide stile device is listed as exit only and accepting trim.
21) Which alternative to the Orca OED55 is built for the heaviest abuse in a school or stadium exit?
The Orca OED55 is a Grade 1 device intended for institutions, schools, universities and commercial buildings. If the opening takes extreme abuse, the Detex 10 Advantex 36 inch is a Grade 1 wide stile device rated extra heavy duty, and the Detex 40 Advantex is a Grade 1 narrow stile device also rated extra heavy duty. Both are non wood door devices, same as the OED55.
22) I want hex key dogging like the Orca OED55 has - which other rim devices offer it?
The Orca OED55 uses hex key dogging to hold the latch retracted during business hours. Other rim devices listing hex key dogging are the Design Hardware 1000R-33, a 33 inch heavy duty rim device, the Design Hardware 2000R-33, a 33 inch standard duty rim device, and the Stanley Security QED200 Series Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim device. Note that dogging is not permitted on fire rated openings.
23) What finishes does the Orca OED55 36 inch exit device come in?
Two: satin stainless steel and aluminum. The chassis substrate is aluminum, with the cap and rail in brass, stainless steel, or steel. Pick satin stainless if the other openings in the building are stainless trim so the rails match.
24) Is there a crossbar or push pad style alternative to the Orca OED55 touch bar device?
The Orca OED55 is a touch bar design operating over two thirds of the clear opening width. If the specification calls for a different actuator, the CRL Jackson 1095 Series 48 inch is a crossbar rim panic device, the Corbin Russwin ED3200 48 inch Grade 1 is a crossbar rim device, the CRL Jackson 1295 Series is a non handed push pad rim panic device for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the CRL Jackson 1095P is a paddle style rim panic device. The Orca OED55 and the 1295 are both non handed.
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